When:
Thursday, December 11, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
Where: Online
Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Public - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students
Cost: Free
Contact:
Melanie Galvan
(312) 503-3946
melanie.galvan@northwestern.edu
Group: SPS: Special Events
Category: Academic, Social, Lectures & Meetings, Global & Civic Engagement, Environment & Sustainability
Please join Northwestern University School of Professional Studies for a timely discussion on the state of women's healthcare in America. This interdisciplinary panel featuring faculty members and leading experts will explore how policy decisions, healthcare systems, and regulatory oversight shape women's access to care, treatment options, and health outcomes. Our panelists—spanning diverse fields such as global health and regulatory compliance—will examine current challenges, widespread disparities, and the complex interplay between legislation and care delivery. Whether you're a healthcare professional, industry expert, or simply invested in these critical issues, this conversation will provide valuable insights into the forces shaping women's health today.
This event is part of the Northwestern University SPS Thought Leadership Series, a program of online events featuring a wide range of compelling topics and thoughtfully led conversations throughout the 2024-25 academic year.
Date: Thursday, December 11
Time: Noon-1 p.m.
Location: Online (Zoom)
Moderator: Soo La Kim, Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs
Panelists:
Dr. Rishi Agrawal, MD – Faculty, MS in Global Health
Colleen Watson, MS – Faculty, MS in Regulatory Compliance
Sheri Jacobsen, MS, RAC – Faculty, MS in Regulatory Compliance